Update on appointment of new

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W.H. Ireland Group PLC

20 September 2010

 



WH Ireland Group plc

("WH Ireland" or "the Company")

Update on appointment of new CEO

Further to the announcement on 23 July 2010 the Board of WH Ireland are pleased to confirm that Paul Compton joined the Company as planned and commenced his employment on 6 September 2010. 

The Company has applied to the FSA for the approval of Paul Compton's appointment as a director and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of WH Ireland and is awaiting the outcome of this application. The Board will make a further announcement in due course.

Pending Paul Compton taking up his role as a director and CEO of WH Ireland Rupert Lowe, Chairman, and Nigel Gurney, Finance Director, are undertaking the CEO responsibilities at the Company.

Enquiries:

WH Ireland	Tel: [phone]
Rupert Lowe	Tel: [phone]
Nigel Gurney
Oriel Securities	Tel: [phone]
Tom Durie
Jonathan Walker
Biddicks (Financial PR to WH Ireland)	Tel: [phone]
Zoë Biddick
Sophie Lane

 

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